Makok (Laos) มะกอกลาว 100g (H) FRESH- PLEASE CHOOSE NEXT DAY DELIVERY

The Secret to Authentic Som Tum: Fresh Makok (Hog Plum)

Unlock the true flavor of Isan and Lao cuisine with Fresh Makok (Wild Olive/Hog Plum). If you have ever wondered why your homemade Papaya Salad (Som Tum) lacks the depth and aroma of the version served by street vendors, this fruit is likely the missing ingredient.

Not to be confused with European olives, the Makok offers a unique flavor profile that is distinctively sour, slightly astringent, and faintly sweet. When pounded into a salad, it releases a tart juice that harmonizes perfectly with fish sauce, lime, and chilies, creating that complex, mouth-watering flavor characteristic of Northeastern Thai dishes.

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Key Features & Benefits:

• Authentic Flavor: Provides the specific tart and aromatic notes essential for traditional Lao and Isan Papaya Salad.

• Fresh Produce: Sourced fresh to ensure the skin is crisp and the flesh is juicy.

• Natural Sourness: A key component in balancing the salty and spicy flavors in Thai salads.

• Versatile Ingredient: While famous for Som Tum, it can also be used in chili dips (Nam Prik) or eaten raw with salt and chili as a sour snack.

Culinary Applications: To use in Som Tum, simply wash the Makok and slice the flesh (skin on) off the pit directly into your mortar. Pound it gently along with your garlic, chilies, and long beans to release its essence into the dressing.